About Watergate Farm

Period features throughout in this spacious farmhouse on the shores of Loweswater.

Stay on the southern shores of Loweswater in this traditional Lake District farmhouse. It’s full of charm inside with large spacious rooms, a farmhouse kitchen and period features throughout. It looks over the lake and is surrounded by plenty of open space for children to play.

You’ll be encompassed by woodland and open farmland with views across the valley. Take the 4-mile walk around the lake and finish up at the near by Kirkstile Inn, a cosy country pub complete with log fires, oak beams and a wealth of history. For a more challenging trail, hike to the top of Melbreak which offers panoramic views of the Buttermere valley.

Further afield, drive 20 minutes to Whinlatter Forest Park for mountain biking adventures. Wordsworth House at Cockermouth is just a 25-minute drive to the north from the cottage.

Our cottages accept short breaks at different times. Please check availability for more information.

For one week holidays or less, prices are based on the date band in which the holiday starts. For two weeks or longer holidays, prices are based on the date band in which each week starts.

Prices include:

VAT, linen, heating and electricity (except where shown in the cottage details).

We cannot accept website bookings more than 15 months in advance. Please call 0344 335 1287 or email cottages@nationaltrust.org.uk to enquire about future bookings and reservations. The National Trust reserves the right to move cottage prices up or down and to alter date rates. We also reserve the right to charge supplements for cottages for specific dates covering special events.

We have applied a 1-5 acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level such as Bird How which due to its stunning yet remote location doesn’t have a caretaker through to 5 Acorns at the highest level – such as Shute Barton.

Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.